Nalmefene

In the US, Nalmefene (nalmefene systemic) is a member of the drug class antidotes and is used to treat Opioid Overdose and Reversal of Opioid Sedation.

US matches:

• Nalmefene


• Nalmefene Hydrochloride

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0055096-26-9

Chemical Formula

C21-H25-N-O3

Molecular Weight

339

Therapeutic Category

Opioid receptor antagonist

Chemical Name

Morphinan-3,14-diol, 17-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4,5-epoxy-6-methylene-, (5α)-

Foreign Names

• Nalmefenum (Latin)
• Nalmefen (German)
• Nalmefene (French)
• Nalmefeno (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Nalmefene (OS: BAN, USAN)
• JF 1 (IS: Key)
• Nalmetrene (IS)
• ORF 11676 (IS)
• Nalmefene Hydrochloride (OS: BANM)

Brand Name

• Revex
  Baxter, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
BANM	British Approved Name (Modified)
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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